3/25/2013 |
Minor feels good despite recent resultsKris Medlen and Mike Minor ranked first and second among National League pitchers in ERA after June 30 last year. Over the course of the past week, the two Braves pitchers have provided the reminder that Spring Training results do not serve as an indication of what to expect during the regular season.

3/25/2013 |
If Walden is ready, Braves might move 'pen armDespite the fact that Jordan Walden missed a month of the Grapefruit League season because of a bulging disk in his back, Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez has repeatedly said the right-handed reliever could be in his bullpen during Monday's Opening Day game against the Phillies.

3/25/2013 |
Red-hot Bradley comes off bench, keeps on hittingJackie Bradley Jr. sat around for the first six innings of Monday's game, but the idle time did not cool off his bat. The prospect, who is still strongly in the mix to land a roster spot for Opening Day, aided his cause yet again, delivering a pinch-hit, two-run single up the middle and banging a triple off the wall in right.

3/25/2013 |
Baker makes roster after strong springJeff Baker was told by manager Ron Washington on Monday morning he is going to be on the Opening Day roster. Baker, in camp on a Minor League contract, won a job as a utility player after hitting .423 in his first 24 games of the spring.

3/25/2013 |
Nathan logs inning at Minor League campRangers closer Joe Nathan pitched an inning in a Minor League camp on Monday. The outing came after Nathan pitched a scoreless inning against the Reds on Sunday, striking out two of the three batters faced.

3/25/2013 |
Den Dekker tweets he won't need surgeryMatt den Dekker will not need surgery on his broken right wrist, the outfield prospect tweeted on Monday, in what he called the "best possible news."

3/25/2013 |
Porcello enjoying spring command performancesEven amidst a remarkable spring -- command-wise, at least -- Rick Porcello is finding things to fine-tune. The right-hander has now gone all six outings without walking a batter following Monday's start in a 6-3 win over the Marlins.

3/25/2013 |
Indians keep Giambi with DL move on busy dayThe Indians purchased Jason Giambi's contract from Triple-A Columbus on Monday and promptly placed him on the 15-day disabled list, giving him the regular season's first week to rest a lower back strain.

3/25/2013 |
Minor reward: Farmhands get big league glimpseMinor League infielder Adam Buschini and outfielder Mallex Smith got the fortunate opportunity of suiting up for the Padres, joining the Major League squad for an afternoon as extra players.

3/25/2013 |
Betemit has MRI, diagnosed with right PCL tearOrioles designated hitter Wilson Betemit exited Monday's game against the Red Sox in the bottom of the fifth inning with what was initially diagnosed as a sprained right knee ligament. He later underwent an MRI and was diagnosed with a Grade 2/3 posterior cruciate ligament tear with associated injuries.

3/25/2013 |
Baker receives good news on elbow rehabCubs pitcher Scott Baker was relieved to find out there was nothing structurally wrong with his right elbow, and all he needs to do is rest and let the muscle strain heal.

3/25/2013 |
Farrell hopeful Ellsbury will return WednesdayRed Sox center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury was predictably sore Monday, a day after leaving the game with a jammed right heel. However, this injury is not expected to linger and manager John Farrell expressed hope that Ellsbury will be right back in the leadoff spot on Wednesday against the Marlins.

3/25/2013 |
Cards gain Draft pick as Lohse signs with CrewKyle Lohse agreed to a three-year, $33 million deal with the Brewers on Monday, pending a physcial. The right-hander turned down a $13.3 million qualifying offer from the Cardinals in November.

3/25/2013 |
Overbay plays waiting game as Red Sox mull his fateAs much as Lyle Overbay tried to downplay it, Monday was more than just another day for him in the grind of Spring Training. Not only did he make the start at first base against the Orioles, but it was likely his final appearance before the Red Sox decide his fate.

3/25/2013 |
Rios scratched from Monday's lineup with back issueAlex Rios missed a third straight day of Cactus League action Monday, getting scratched from the lineup against the Angels with continued lower back stiffness. The White Sox right fielder first felt something in his back while lifting weights on Saturday, and he left the Camelback Ranch complex Monday morning to get it checked out.

3/25/2013 |
Astros add nine to Opening Day rosterOn Monday, Astros manager Bo Porter, general manager Jeff Luhnow and assistant general manager David Stearns brought nine players into an upstairs conference room inside the Astros' clubhouse at Osceola County Stadium and informed them that they were making an Opening Day roster for the first time.